Tuberculosis of tonsil - a rare site involvement
Tuberculosis of Tonsil and Oropharynx are almost a forgotten condition now- a- days. Persistent sore throat, ulcer over tonsils and unilateral tonsillar enlargement should arose suspicion of tubercular infection. Confirmation oj which depends on histopathology favouring tuberculosis and /or AFB posi...
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| Published in: | Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Vol. 55; no. 2; pp. 119 - 120 |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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India
Springer India
01-04-2003
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| Summary: | Tuberculosis of Tonsil and Oropharynx are almost a forgotten condition now- a- days. Persistent sore throat, ulcer over tonsils and unilateral tonsillar enlargement should arose suspicion of tubercular infection. Confirmation oj which depends on histopathology favouring tuberculosis and /or AFB positivity on tonsillar tissue. Condition is curable with proper Anti- TB treatment with or without tonsillectomy, A case is presented considering its rarity. |
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| Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 |
| ISSN: | 2231-3796 0019-5421 0973-7707 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/BF02974617 |